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Arts Council of Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Support for Individual Artists Programme

Intake status unconfirmed

National Lottery awards for individual artists in Northern Ireland: projects, major awards, international development and travel.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
Up to £15,000 (most strands)
Listed deadline
2026 deadlines were in July; International Travel Awards are rolling
Who can apply
Artists.
Where
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Good for
Arts and culture
Pays for
A project, Travel, Training or professional development, Equipment or supplies

Who it's intended for

Details
Individual artists in Northern Ireland, all art forms; see the guidance notes for each strand.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. From a June 2026 funding news summary. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Individual artists in Northern Ireland, all art forms; see the guidance notes for each strand.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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